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PK0-005 Practice Question: During a phase gate review, the review board…
During a phase gate review, the review board determines that the project does not yet meet the exit criteria for the current phase. What is the most likely outcome?
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The project is required to complete the remaining work and undergo another review.
If exit criteria are not met, the project is typically required to complete the remaining work and then be re-reviewed before proceeding to the next phase.
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The project is required to complete the remaining work and undergo another review.
Why this is correct
Standard phase gate process: fix gaps and re-enter the gate.
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The project is immediately closed.
Why it's wrong here
Closure is a possibility if the issues are insurmountable, but not the most likely immediate outcome.
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The project manager is replaced.
Why it's wrong here
Replacing the project manager is a drastic measure, not standard procedure.
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The project is allowed to proceed with a risk mitigation plan.
Why it's wrong here
Proceeding without meeting criteria is a deviation; typically, the project is held back.
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